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Record ID: NARC-AC4E49
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Strap End of Early-Medieval (late Anglo-Saxon) date (AD 1000-1100). Thomas Class E, Type 1 (Winchester Style). The object consists of an openwork, lozenge-shaped plate, with a rectangular upper attachment plate with a single central circular perforation. The plate is composed of Winchester style openwork decoration in the form of a series of symmetrical fronds, emanating from a central stem which twist along the edges of the plate and end in inward curving lobed terminals. The lower rounded end is missing due to an old, abraded, transverse break.
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Created on: Wednesday 20th March 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 27th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-0743D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Offa of Mercia (AD 757-796). Light Coinage, non-portrait type, AD 765-792. ALHMUN in two lines divided by a line of pellets with fleury ends; a Latin cross above and D below. Minted by Ealhmund in London.
Length: 14.91mm, Width: 15.11mm, Thickness: 0.84mm, Weight: 0.7g
The coin is missing approximately 50% of its original form due to irregular, worn breaks between 12-6 O’clock, with minor portions of the outer flan missing on the remainder of the coin.
North, Vol I, P 85, No 282.
As EMC No: 1002.0317
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C6E667
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy possible Early Medieval to Medieval stirrup terminal dating from AD 1000 - 1200. Only the projecting loop and a small part of the terminal survives. A loop extends from the outer face. It is 5.9mm wide and oval in cross-section. The rest of the object is broadly triangular and has a conccave face opposite the loop. It has no obvious means of attachment, but silvery material on the concave face suggests that it was soldered in place originally. Measurements are; length 18.4mm, width 13.2mm, thickness 13.0mm and weight 5.75g. The metal is gr…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 8th March 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-C6CBC0
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment probably from an Early Medieval sleeve clasp (wrist clasp), probably of Hines form B18 dating from AD 450 - 570. The surviving part is a bar is sub square cross-section, decorated with transverse grooves and ridges. It is cast in one with a plate which is moulded into roundels or annulets which have a concave centre. On the reverse is a rectangular scar, at right angles to the bar, possibly from a missing projection. Measurements are; length 15.1mm, width 9.4mm, thickness 2.3mm and weight 1.15g. The hook or eye is missing.
Compare YORYM-DD7269 which has a pr…
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Saturday 9th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-E01872
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Cruciform Brooch of Early-Medieval date (AD 430-550). Anglo-Saxon. The fragment consists of a recessed lappet with an integral hemispherical knop collared narrowed neck and expanded rectangular attachment plate with three linear grooved across. The back of the object is recessed with a with an incomplete lip at the base of the neck. The lower edge of the plate terminates in an old, abraded break.
Length: 20.99mm, Width: 11.88mm, Thickness: 7.73mm, Weight: 4.5g
The metal is dark green in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Similar examples can b…
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-BA8633
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Gaming Piece of Early-Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1400). The object is sub-ovate with a slightly concave upper and lower surfaces with a central circular void on one surface. The outer edges have some undulations.
Length: 16.83mm, Width: 13.18mm, Thickness: 7.67mm, Weight: 11.9g
The metal is cream in colour with a predominantly smooth patina.
Created on: Tuesday 13th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-A1B2CC
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Lead Gaming Piece of probable Early-Medieval date (AD 800-1066). The object is sub-circular with a domed moulded upper. The underside is flat while the upper has a central sub-circular knop with five radiating lines around.
Diameter: 18.76mm, Height: 13.95mm, Weight: 23.9g.
The metal is crem in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-0C4091
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Penny of Eadwald, King of East Anglia (AD 796-798). Heavy coinage. Reverse depicts Moneyers name within compartments of quatrefoil, pellet cross dividing. Struck by Eadnoth in East Anglia.
Length: 14.85mm, Width: 9.28mm, Thickness: 0.83mm, Weight: 0.5g
The coin is missing large portions of its outer flan.
As North, Vol I, P 102, No 432.
See also EMC no 1991.0122, 1996.5002 and 1999.0142
Created on: Monday 5th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-B84AEC
Object type: STIRRUP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Stirrup Strap Mount of Early Medieval date (AD 1000-1100). Williams Class A, Type 8. The object is sub-triangular in plan and is in the form of an animal-head. It is composed of a narrowed upper terminal which expands toward an expanded flat lower edge with two outer projections. The lower projections and upper terminal are zoomorphic, in the form of an animal heads. Between the two projections are two circular perforations, the right hand of which retains iron corrosion within. At the back of the flattened edge is a right-angled flange. The upper surface h…
Created on: Thursday 1st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: WAW-2D474A
Object type: DIE STAMP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy die stamp for making pressblech foils, dating to the Early Medieval period (c.AD 550-700).
The object is rectangular with rounded corners. The central design consists of double-strand interlaced knot designs which conform to interlace Style II or Schlaufenornamentik decoration without zoomorphic elements. This is placed within a border that has circular annulets in each corner then a repeating pattern around the circumference of linear ribs. There is a further linear border around the circumference that extends to the edge of the object.&nb…
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th December 2023
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Record ID: BUC-3DC0F9
Object type: SLEEVE CLASP
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, copper alloy, Early Medieval, sleeve clasp, AD.500-575, probably a Hines 1993 Type B20. The object comprises one half of a clasp set, the loop side. The object is formed of three conjoined D shaped projections that connect at the apex of the D in a line. In the centre of the two end Ds are a rivet hole to attach the clasp to the garment. Around the projecting edge of the Ds are decorative incised or punched circles. The back of the Ds merge with a narrow rectangular plate along its longest edge. The rectangle has three raised squares separated by two shallow squar…
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th November 2023
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Record ID: NARC-8C12E7
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Strap End of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-950). Thomas, class A type 1. The object is sub-ovate with convex sides, narrowing to a lower zoomorphic terminal. The upper end has a split attachment end with two circular perforations for the now missing rivets. The back plate is missing one loop due to an old, abraded break. The front of the strap end is decorated with an incised rectangular boarder within which is a Trewhiddle style motif. The motif shows a creature with a long snout placed in the top left-hand corner, the body is arched, with the front …
Created on: Monday 6th November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: NARC-2723FD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early-Medieval silver sceat of an anonymous ruler dating to the period AD 710 - 725. Series J,Type 85, depicting diademed bust/outline bird on cross.
Diameter: 12.52mm, Thickness: 1.77mm, Weight: 0.9g
Abramson (2006), P 50, J110.
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: NARC-2706DB
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead Nummular Brooch of late Early-Medieval (AD 900-1050). Weetch's Type 2.Ai, imitating the obverse of a coin. The object is flat and circular with repeating protruding pallets around its circumference. The front of the object had a moulded decorative motif composed of a beaded outer boarder, within which is a crowned male bust facing.
The reverse retains a distorted, tapering, the catch plate is missing, between the pin and the missing catch plate is a shallow casting seam.
Diameter: 25.11mm, Thickness: 1.68mm, Weight: 3.5g
The metal is cream in colour…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 12th March 2024
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Record ID: NARC-26802E
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy Harness Fitting of Early-Medieval date (AD 1050-1100). Ascribed culture: Anglo-Scandinavian. The object is a harness bit link (double ended). The object consists of two loops joined by a narrower central arm featuring a central ovate moulding. Each of the loops has a lozenge shaped outer edge with small globular knops projecting from each of the three outer corners and a central ovate void.
The upper surface of each loop is convex and its reverse concave. The central connecting arm is D-shaped in cross-section with a rounded upper…
Created on: Wednesday 1st November 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th November 2023
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Record ID: NARC-86B6BC
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Gaming Piece of Early-Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1500). The object us plano-convex in and circular with a flattened base and domed upper. The object is undecorated.
Diameter: 25.69mm, Height: 9.73mm, Weight: 35.5g
The metal is grey cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: LIN-B6A114, LIN-D67FEE, NARC-14F1FC and NLM-949CA9
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-86AC8C
Object type: GAMING PIECE
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead Gaming Piece of Early-Medieval to Medieval date (AD 800-1500). The object us plano-convex in and circular with a flattened base and domed upper. The object is undecorated.
Diameter: 12.31mm, Height: 8.71mm, Weight: 7.5g
The metal is grey cream in colour with a slightly pitted patina.
Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: LIN-B6A114, LIN-D67FEE, NARC-14F1FC and NLM-949CA9
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 20th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-5BBA17
Object type: BROOCH
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Disc Brooch of Early Medieval date (AD 700-900). Ascribed culture Anglo Saxon. The front of the object is decorated with a central zoomorphic motif, in relief, composed of a raised backward-looking animal with four legs, and an upward curled tail.
The head has a ring-and-pellet eye and an open mouth. The neck of the animal has three repeating transverse lines indicating a mane. The central motif is surrounded by an outer, double circumferential border.
The back of the object is plain with two incomplete sub-rectangular lugs, below which is recurved sub…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-5B96A4
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Strap End of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-950). Thomas' Class A, Type 2. The object is sub-rectangular with a narrowed rounded terminal at the closed end and a transverse break at the attachment end. The front of the object is decorated with a sub-rectangular incised panel within which is a geometric pattern composed of three rows of three chevrons. The back of the object is undecorated.
Length: 26.59mm, Width: 12.60mm, Thickness: 1.78mm, Weight: 2.4g
The metal is dark green in colour with a pitted patina.
Late Anglo Saxon and Viking strap ends have b…
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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Record ID: NARC-5B8BDD
Object type: STRAP END
Broad period: EARLY MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper-alloy Strap End of Early-Medieval date (AD 750-950). Thomas' Class A, Type 2. The object is sub-rectangular with a pointed terminal at the closed end and a partial split open end. The front of the object is decorated with a sub-rectangular incised panel within which is an incised curvilinear motif obscured by corrosion and abrasion. The back of the object is undecorated.
Length: 40.57mm, Width: 9.36mm, Thickness: 1.65mm, Weight: 2.0g
The metal is green/brown in colour with a heavily pitted patina.
Late Anglo Saxon and Viking strap ends have been classified …
Created on: Monday 4th September 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 5th September 2023
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